geometry-shapes iconCoping Skills, Addiction, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Grief
Online in Washington, DC
16 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Startasha accepts 26 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS HMO
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS PPO
Carelon
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medicare DC
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$220
first session
$160
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Startasha

Startasha Dillard is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and the District of Columbia. She has 16 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She has worked with individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders. She has worked with adults seeking help with addiction, anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, anger, and relationship issues. She creates a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to share, and she always maintains an open ear, flexibility, and awareness necessary to meet the unique needs of the individual.


Startasha has completed her Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision, and her Master of Art in Community Counseling from Argosy University. She utilizes collaborative, supportive, person-centered, strength-based, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches to therapy.


Startasha seeks to provide a supportive space to assist you in navigating personal challenges and life transitions. Through collaborating and increasing your self-understanding, therapeutic work can assist you in reaching your goals and learning skills to prevent future distress.

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"As a person-centered therapist, I believe that the client is the expert in their lives and the therapeutic relationship is important in therapy."

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Get to know Startasha

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?


Life is tough and I want to help people navigate that.



What types of clients do you work with best?


Adults with anxiety, depression or addiction


What type of clients are you most excited to work with?



Clients with anxiety, depression or addiction



What's one thing you wish all clients knew?



They are more resilient then they think



Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?


I love that thriveworks respects counselors autonomy

What inspires you?

My family, dog and God.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Getting to know each other, rapport building


What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?


I want to build rapport and trust.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?

I believe that they are the expert of their lives and that I do not believe in advice giving.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Zumba, travel (anywhere where there is a beach :), I love activities involving my dog

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?


I think how caring and supportive I am to my friends and family.


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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesCoping Skills, Addiction, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Grief, Women’s Issues, Relationships, Divorce
ApproachesMotivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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Education and training

Years in practice
16 years
Graduating institute
Argosy University
Graduating degree
Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1821762519
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State of practiceDC
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License number0701008751
Practice location

Practice information

Book your first session

Individual Counseling
Startasha is available for Video visits.
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